A woman who accused Jay-Z of raping her when she was 13 now says she has never met the rap superstar. Read full story Author:
Watch: Pope Leo begins four-day visit to France
The highpoint of his time in Paris will be a giant Mass attended by more than half a million people. Read full story Author:
Cyber attack on police force may have ‘compromised’ staff information
Dyfed-Powys Police says no personal data relating to the public was believed to have been accessed. Read full story Author:
Watch: Robbie Williams’ surprise singalong after Peru gig cancelled
Robbie Williams gave an impromptu performance outside a hotel in Lima after his stadium concert was cancelled. Read full story Author:
US backs Elon Musk’s bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X
The EU had said X “deceives users” by selling blue ticks without “meaningfully verifying” accounts. Read full story Author:
Trump and Xi exchange warm words but little progress on key issues
Despite diplomatic niceties and gifts, little was shared on substantial issues separating the leaders. Read full story Author:
Media outlets banned by Trump denied access to dinner despite judge’s order
Lawyers for CNN, Politico and MS Now are seeking an emergency court hearing, saying the White House “repeatedly violated” the order. Read full story Author:
Watch: What was it like inside the White House dinner?
The US and Chinese leaders gave speeches at the lavish event inside the White House, the BBC’s Bernd Debusmann Jr went along. Read full story Author:
Why Trump gave Xi an ornate bald eagle statue
From redwood benches to DVDs, gifts are an important part of the art of diplomacy. Read full story Author:
Treadmills to deadlifts: Why Gen Z are swapping cardio for strength training
Gyms are booming, solitary cardio is out – how workouts are changing. Read full story Author:
What to expect from Burnham’s first Labour conference as PM
Andy Burnham is under pressure to deliver a compelling vision for the country as he steps from the sidelines on to the main stage. Read full story Author:
‘We’re all broke’: Would you chase a friend for £5?
What’s the smallest amount of money you would ask a friend to pay you back? Read full story Author:
Indian tribal-language film could take rarely seen world to Oscars
After a major win at Toronto, Angh, a film from northeastern India, is now on a path towards the Oscars. Read full story Author:
Weekly quiz: How quickly did this six-year-old girl solve a Rubik’s Cube?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Read full story Author:
‘Heartbreaking’: The man set to lose his home due to the UK’s £5bn theme park
Ritchie Wood is almost brought to tears at he looks at the empty homes once loved by his neighbours. Read full story Author:
Ridiculed MSP says chest infection and lack of sleep led to committee blunder
Collette Stevenson says she has faced “misogynistic bullying” after asking whether government agency Transport Scotland is a charity. Read full story Author:
Watch: UN delegates walk out of Netanyahu speech
The Israeli delegation cheered in support during Netanyahu’s speech. Nada Tawfik in New York explains what happened. Read full story Author:
British rapper Yung Filly to face rape retrial in Australia next June
Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos was cleared of several sexual offences in July but a jury was undecided on three rape charges. Read full story Author:
V&A workers to strike over pay and conditions
A limited number of galleries will be open on Friday and Saturday at the museum’s South Kensington site. Read full story Author:
Miliband tells Iran minister UK will not tolerate ‘hostile activity’ on British soil
The foreign secretary stresses “the UK’s unwavering resolve to combat threats from Iranian-linked groups in UK soil, including attacks on the British Jewish community”. Read full story Author: